We concluded the year-long character trait initiative last month. Please reinforce all the traits we have learned this year: fairness, bravery, creativity, kindness, forgiveness, hope and zest. Students will be incorporating all learned traits throughout the rest of the year. Happy Spring! … [Read more...] about Character Trait Application
Mrs. Monochello and Mrs. Cioffi's second grade reading classes just finished an author study of Erza Jack Keats' work. Students celebrated by making props to spark their creativity and by writing stories with a buddy.
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The main office is a little noisy as all twelve chicks hatched. We played the 'Chicken Dance' to announce the birth. Teachers and students have been visiting the chicks noting their growth, behavior and chirps! We have been noticing this group tends to nap in a huddle before beginning their next round of chirping. The chicks go back to the farm on Friday. … [Read more...] about 12 Chicks Chirping!
Anti-Bullying Program
The second and third graders attended an anti-bullying assembly. The presenter encouraged students to use their positive traits to make our school magical! … [Read more...] about Anti-Bullying Program
Zest
This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Zest. Zest is not just a brand of soap! It is an enthusiasm and excitement for all that you do; a desire to be active and feel alive! Children learn to be passionate about things by watching their parents get excited and from receiving encouragement for things at which they are good. We want the children to approach life as an adventure; so that one has motivation in challenging situations or tasks. Zest is essentially a concept of courage, and involves acquiring the motivation to complete challenging situations and tasks. … [Read more...] about Zest